Forklift Certification Training Course Outline

TEMARIO MONTACARGAS
Introduction and Overview
During the introduction and overview module, students learn about the course functionality
as well as the requirements to competently progress through the lessons. The remainder
of the module focuses on topics that introduce workers to Forklift, the legislation, training
requirements, and factors that contribute to incidents.




Lift truck overview
Lift Truck incidents and contributing factors
Standards and legislation
Training and physical requirements
Equipment Types, Anatomy & Components
Module 2 will introduce learners to the various types of Forklifts as well as their
most common features and components. The module will conclude with learners
becoming familiarized with required Forklift maintenance and inspection principals.




Types of Forklifts and classification
Component identification
Features and attachments
Pre-operational inspections
Stability and Capacity
Module 3 covers the cornerstone of forklift safety; stability and capacity.
Throughout the module, students learn about stability and capacity-related
principals, factors that affect stability, and how to prevent stability-related incidents.
The entire module puts focus on forklift tip over prevention since tip-overs are a
leading cause of forklift-related fatalities.





Stability
The stability triangle and trapezoid
Load center
Nameplate and Capacity
Factors that affect stability
General Operation & Safety
Module 4 cover general operation and safety principals. Students will learn how to
select the correct forklift and attachments based on the tasks that they’re required
to perform. They’ll also learn how to safely travel loaded and unloaded, how to
safely handle various types of loads, and how to operate during unique scenarios,
among other things.









Truck and accessory selection
Start-up
Travelling
Load selection, security, and integrity
Load pick up, placement, stacking, and destacking
Docks, trucks, shipping containers, and railcars
Ramps, grades, and elevators
Lifting, lowering and supporting personnel
Shutdown procedures
Refueling / Recharging
In the final module of the Online Forklift Certification training course, students will
learn about principals relating to safely refueling and recharging their equipment.




Propane cylinder exchange
Propane cylinder inspection
Refueling other hydrocarbons
Battery recharging and exchange